RachelJean-Baptiste
Multiracial Identities in Colonial French Africa: Race, Childhood, and Citizenship
Multiracial Identities in Colonial French Africa: Race, Childhood, and Citizenship
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After World War I, interracial sexual relationships persisted in French Africa, leading to the birth of thousands of children with mixed racial identities. Rachel Jean-Baptiste's research investigates the fluctuating identities of métis individuals and collectives, focusing on their claims to French social and citizenship rights and the changing African racial thought and practice.
Format: Hardback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
After World War I, the French colonial administration in Africa witnessed a growing perception of racial differentiation, leading to the persistence of interracial sexual relationships. These unions resulted in the birth of thousands of children, predominantly born to African women and European men. This phenomenon sparked a significant debate in French society regarding the status of multiracial individuals, which historians have referred to as the "métis problem."
To explore the complex identities of métis, Rachel Jean-Baptiste conducted extensive archival and oral history research in Gabon, the Republic of Congo, Senegal, and France. Her study focuses on the claims made by métis individuals to access French social and citizenship rights, despite the refusal of their fathers to acknowledge their lineage. Moreover, Jean-Baptiste examines how changing African racial thought and practices influenced their experiences.
In this groundbreaking work of history, Jean-Baptiste sheds light on the diverse ways in which métis individuals and collectives envisioned racial belonging as children and citizens in Africa, Europe, and internationally. She challenges prevailing narratives and highlights the agency and resilience of métis communities in navigating complex social and political landscapes. Through her meticulous research, Jean-Baptiste provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of race, identity, and the complexities of colonialism.
Weight: 630g
ISBN-13: 9781108489041
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